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Brightside Dental Smile of the Month August 2022

Ron had been a regular patient of Dr Paarth Darbar and Brightside Dental for almost five years. Over this period, we carried out routine treatments such as fillings, extractions and dental hygiene treatment.

During these visits Ron often mentioned how we has unhappy with the appearance of his front teeth, which had multiple fillings which had to be replaced on multiple occasions, and had become worn, stained and chipped. Having discoloured, chipped teeth affected his confidence, and he was self-conscious when smiling.

Ron was an anxious patient and had never previously discussed his concerns with a dentist. Over the course of a couple of visits, we went into a lot of detail and outlined all his options. We discussed porcelain veneers and crowns, a combination of both, and also a new fresh set of composite bonding. We even managed to give him a preview of what his teeth would like after treatment through something called a ‘Wax Up’.

Ron decided that he wanted to have something that would last and not stain so frequently as his previous composite fillings. With this in mind, Ron decided to have porcelain veneers placed for his front four teeth.

We arranged a digital scan for Ron and got him started on his journey by freshening up his smile with Enlighten premium teeth whitening. Ron got a custom set of whitening trays along with whitening gel, which he used for two weeks at home. This was followed by an hour session of whitening in the practice.

We then went ahead with the veneers over two visits. The first visit we removed the old fillings and prepared the teeth and fitted Ron with some provisional restorations which were to the same shape as the planned veneers. This enables Ron to test out his new smile. He was over the moon with the temporaries and some of his friends thought they were the real ones!

Ron was having custom made veneers, which meant in between visits he went to visit the lovely lab technician team at Luke Barnett, and designed the veneers along with the technician. He got to decide the shape, size and exact colour he wanted. On the second visit to Brightside we fitted his veneers. Ron was extremely pleased with the result, which was planned in detail to give a predictable end result.

Here is what Ron has to say about his experience:

When carefully planned and designed, we can achieve amazing, long-lasting results with teeth whitening porcelain veneers, with minimal tooth preparation. If you would like to find out more please contact us on  020 88884401.

Brightside Dental Smile of the Month July 2022

Ellen has been a regular patient of Dr Paarth Darbar at Brightside Dental for many years.

She had regular routine treatment, including dental assessments and hygiene but was now looking for a cosmetic improvement.

She was referred to the Orthodontist to have some orthodontic treatment carried out. She had issues with her bite, which was corrected by the Orthodontist and her teeth were now very nice and straight.

However one problem remained: she had hypodontia. Hypodontia is a condition where one or more teeth are missing. Most commonly, the second tooth on either side of the upper front teeth (the lateral incisors) is affected by hypodontia.

Ellen’s braces had closed the gaps in her teeth which were now nice and straight, but this had resulted in the canine teeth being next to the central incisors. Although functionally this is not an issue, aesthetically this can make an individual very conscious about their smile, as the canines are
now at the front of the smile and easily noticeable due to their pointy nature. Missing lateral incisors occur in approximately 2% of people.

Ellen was unsure if anything more could be done to improve these teeth and achieve the perfect smile for her. We sat down and discussed all the options with Ellen, which included crowns, veneers and composite bonding. After due consideration, she decided to proceed with composite bonding as this was the simplest and most cost-effective solution. It was also least damaging to the teeth.

Composite bonding is a procedure where tooth coloured filling material is added to alter the shape, size and appearance of the teeth. The colour is carefully selected to blend in with the natural tooth. Most of the time it can also be carried out without any needles!

This treatment typically lasts anything between three to seven years (on average five). In addition to this, treatment is completed on the same day, so you leave with your new fresh, beaming smile!

Ellen’s treatment was completed in just 90 minutes. The filling material was seamlessly blended with her teeth so they were almost unnoticeable! Ellen now has the smile she always desired.

If you would like to know more about how we can help improve your smile, you can phone the practice at 020 88884401 or email: [email protected].

Brightside Dental Smile of the Month June 2022

Colin visited Brightside Dental as he was unhappy with the appearance of his front teeth: the colour, the shape and the gaps.

Following a discussion on the available treatment options with Dr Ronit Patel, Colin chose to have a fixed bridge to improve the look of his upper front teeth.

The treatment was completed in just three weeks and over two appointments. The first was the preparation of the bridge, followed by a scan of the teeth using AI technology and the placement of a
high-quality temporary bridge. The second visit involved the final fit of the permanent bridge.

There are different types of bridges we can provide. Bridges that are a combination of metal and porcelain, or bridges that are completely porcelain (these are of higher quality and better in appearance).

Colin’s treatment consisted of:
• A comprehensive dental assessment including radiographs and digital photographs
• A discussion of all options for improving aesthetics and closing spaces
• The preparation of the bridge, plus a high tech AI scan to send to our dental laboratory
• The placement of a high-quality temporary bridge
• The fitting of the final bridge and maintenance


Here’s what Colin had to say after his new bridge was fitted:

If you would like to know more about how we could help improve
your smile, you can phone the practice at 020 88884401 or
email: [email protected]

Brightside Dental Smile Of The Month April 2019

Moshana had been attending Brightside Dental on and off for a few years and had been unhappy with her smile for a number of years. She had orthodontic treatment in the past which hadn’t given her the smile she wanted. Her main concerns were the colour of the teeth, especially two front teeth which had darkened following root canal treatment and also that the front teeth were uneven.

Click to see Moshana sharing her story: https://youtu.be/5Jj_RN5dyVM

We created a plan for treatment around 2 years ago, but for various reasons it wasn’t the right time for Moshana to go ahed. Working as an actor and wanting to progress further in her profession, Moshana recently made the decision to proceed with the treatment and understandably had some concerns about how well it would work given her disappointments in the past.

We carried out a course of teeth whitening to improve the general colour of the teeth and then placed porcelain crowns on the two discoloured teeth for them to match the natural teeth. The treatment was completed as planned in a number of weeks.

Moshana is super happy with her new smile, which exceeded her expectations of what could be achieved and feels it will be a real boost to her confidence as she was previously often reluctant to smile.

There are many ways we can improve people’s smiles, many of which are very simple and cost-effective. If you would like to know how we can help you call us on 020 88884401.